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William Edward James WADE

Regimental number565
Place of birthTarana Quarnes New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressTarana Quarries, Western Line, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Eliz Wade, Tarana Quarries, Western Line, New South Wales
Enlistment date4 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Corps Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 June 1967
Age at death73
Place of burialThirlmere Cemetery, New South Wales

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